The Gallery of my Original Work

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Hi-YO ! I'm over here!

In my eternal quest to garner some recognition for my art, I posted some paintings on a site promising recognition and etc etc etc. Admitting to some alot of scepticism in this kind of thing I was pleasantly surprised to get the following today:

Dear Marla,

Thank you for sharing your work and your story by submitting to The Power of Self. The Self-portrait, in any medium or interpretation, is an incredibly powerful means of personal expression. We recognize the great amount of reflection it takes to create a work of self portraiture and we’d like to offer you some feedback on your Power of Self submission.Your portfolio is an intriguing interpretation of the portrait in the painting genre. I find it fascinating how you are using the old photographs of your mother as inspiration and creating totally new paintings. I love the graphic element in your work and how you mix all kinds of opposing patterns together! That is so successful. I especially like how in Beginning you blend the subject's hair into the pattern of the flower. Your work is really strong and I look forward to seeing it progress even further!Our amazing panel of judges will decide our Grand Prize Winner, however, People’s Choice voting is now open, so share your portfolio with all your friends, family and social network and ask them to vote for you! Your Portfolio Link: Share this Link!

.....well, it is a kind of 'pat-yer-own-back' feeling to get folks to vote for you but if you do feel I deserve some wee bit of notice, could you swing over there and click on the number of stars you feel I warrant.
Goddessofallartisticendeavors knows I could stand the monetary handout.
I thank you.

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About Me

I'm never without a sketchbook to hand so I am constantly drawing and noting ideas or stories for my paintings. Sometimes these drawings are left in the sketchbook and other times they develop into fully realized paintings.
I didn't attend formal Art School but have taught myself by reading books and figuring out 'how to do it' on my own. I think this has given me a truly original approach.
I like to watch people unobtrusively in coffee shops or informal gatherings; their gestures inspire me. I am fascinated by mythology, both biblical and folkloric and how it is still applicable to everyday situations.
Hopefully these paintings will speak for themselves but each person will take something a bit different from my paintings and I'm ok with that.
I am represented by the Mark Penney Gallery and Reflecting Spirit Gallery in Ucluelet, B.C. Canada